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Charles Russell "Chuck, Butch" McGeary Sr., 85, of Roaring Spring, passed away Saturday after a battle with cancer. His family was by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord.
He was born in Altoona to the late Joseph E. and Roxie P. (Leaper) McGeary. Chuck was raised in the Logantown area of Altoona. He attended and graduated from Altoona Senior High School in 1958.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Barbara; daughter, Debbi K. Miller; son, Charles R. "Butch" Jr. and wife, Sandy; stepdaughter, Kimberly A. Medaras; brother, Joseph E. "Gene" and wife, Rose; sister, Judith A. Hancock; and sister, Sharon L. Newton and husband, William. He also leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Chuck was drafted and entered into the U.S. Army in September 1959. During his military career, he served tours in Korea, Japan, Germany and Vietnam. In addition, he had numerous assignments within the continental United States. He retired from the military with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 in July 1983. His many medals and awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Korean Service, Vietnam, Armed Forces Expeditionary and Army Commendation.
Upon retirement from the military, Chuck took a position with the federal government working for the U.S. Readiness Command and later the U.S. Special Operations Command, both being at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Fla. He retired from the federal government in February 2006 after more than 20 years' federal service.
Chuck was a Legacy Life Memorial for the VFW Post 43 in Martinsburg, where he served as the Quartermaster for many years. He attended First United Methodist Church in Hollidaysburg, where he was an usher for numerous years.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, with Pastor Paul Bottenfield officiating. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, with full military rites conducted by the U.S. Army and the Blair County Veterans Honor Guard.
Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.
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